V-Rally 3 Releases For PS2 Tomorrow

VR3 releases tomorrow on PlayStation 2 and Gameboy Advance. Press release below:

INFOGRAMES releases V-RALLY 3 on Playstation 2 and Gameboy Advance in Europe

Infogrames announced the European release on June 21st, 2002 of V-Rally 3 under the Atari Brand, the latest in the prestigious V-Rally serie.

V-Rally 3 is the latest and most accomplished version of a rally driving franchise that established the rally genre on Playstation. The game features the same innovative game design principles and attention to details. In addition, the exclusive new V-Rally mode will give player a chance to experience for themselves the carrer of a rally driver.

In the words of Infogrames chairman Bruno Bonnell, “Since 1997, with each successive release the V-Rally franchise has set the pace at Infogrames. Infogrames today can boast of a technical breakthrough on Gameboy Advance, as V-Rally 3 represents the first 3D game for this format. The PS2 version features unique and extremely realistic driving sensations, thanks to exceptional graphics and gameplay, confirming V-Rally as the definitive racer in its genre.”

V- Rally, a legendary Infogrames franchise

The first V-Rally was released by Infogrames in 1997 and quickly became an industry standard for rally racing game. V-Rally’s look and outstanding gameplay were designed by the développement team that became Eden Studios, one of Europe’s most talented game developers, known for its expertise in racing games. After first gaining popularity on Playstation, the game took off like wildfire on other systems, with versions issued for PC, Dreamcast, Game Boy and Game Boy Color. In 1999, Infogrames and Eden Studios released V Rally 2 for Playstation, causing the same craze among gamers.

More than five million V-Rally games have been sold worldwide.

INFOGRAMES – GAME NATION

Infogrames Entertainment (Euronext: 5257) is one of the top five developers and publishers of interactive entertainment in the world, and comprises the publicly traded, U.S.-based Infogrames, Inc. (Nasdaq: IFGM), and Infogrames Europe. The Company develops, publishes and distributes interactive games for all available gaming platforms, including Microsoft, Nintendo, Sega, Sony, the PC, and the Macintosh, as well as for various interactive platforms.

Infogrames’ catalog of more than 1,000 titles includes games for consumers of all ages and features numerous popular franchises, including Alone in the Dark, Big Price, Civilization, Driver, Independence War, Roller Coaster Tycoon, Test Drive, Unreal Tournament, and V Rally, among others. In addition, the Company holds the exclusive license to some of the world’s most recognizable entertainment brands, including Warner. Bros.’ Looney Tunes, Le Mans, Men In Black, Mission: Impossible, NASCAR, Superman, Survivor, Terminator, Transworld, and many more. Infogrames’ games fall into two general categories, CORE GAMES for the gaming audience, and FAMILY GAMES for the enjoyment of the whole family.

With a global distribution networks that reaches more than 50,000 retail outlets, Infogrames commands a significant market presence and shelf space in every major market. In the U.S. alone, the Company’s distribution network reaches in excess of 22,000 outlets, ranging from major retailers such as Wal-Mart and Target to specialty shops and online outlets.